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The Blessings of Simple Gifts

As 2016 comes to a close, I realize how challenging this year has been. For myself, for the world, for many of my friends. And yet, in the midst of chaos, one of the greatest gifts I received was the clarity that the simplest accomplishments give me the most pleasure. Lifting a friend’s spirits. Creating a delicious meal. Writing by the glow of a candle. I am a person who typically overcomplicates life. My mind races ahead in the day to judge my progress before I take a single step. My ego believes I should be doing ten times what I have achieved. And my heart gets confused by the inordinate amount of pain and suffering in the world.

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